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Edward Tinker · 05-24-2009, 08:52 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...lenotsupported

okay, he calls this a WW2 luger holster, but its dated 1915... okay, I can give him that but this...

Quote:

Item appraised as possible Luftwaffa holster. The Luftwaffa wore brown holster's to
differentiate themselves from the SS. Many Holster's and Luger pistol's were handed down from Father's to Son's as the
Luger had been in production since before WW I. The pistol originated as a defense for German Mailmen to defend
themselves from packs of roaming dogs, circa 1900.
But don't take my word for it. Google it.

sheepherder · 05-24-2009, 09:00 PM

So...Were the German mailmen supposed to feed the holster to the packs of roaming dogs???

That's understandable...I found my Doberman curled up on my coach with one of my combat boots, once long ago...I guess he got lonely while I was at work...

alterfritz · 05-24-2009, 10:46 PM

I heard that many germans had more than 6 dogs and thats why revolvers were not good for mailmen and the Kaiser pressed for the development of an automatic pistol so the mailservice would not brake down completely

But don't take my word for it, use the Googles

Ron Smith · 05-25-2009, 12:11 AM

Geez,

When I went to work for USPS all they gave us was a little can of pepper spray. And told us how to roll up a magazine to use as a club against dog attacks.

They got Lugers!!???

rolandtg · 05-25-2009, 12:51 AM

The Germans take their Bundespost very seriously.

sheepherder · 05-25-2009, 06:57 AM

For some obscure reason, this thread reminded me of the "velodog" class of cheap revolver; specifically, one that was a combined revolver/knife/brass knuckle...It folded up so you could use the knuckle, or unfolded to use the revolver and/or knife...I always thought that was a really clever idea...just not for dogs!!!

Ice · 05-25-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by postino

That's understandable...I found my Doberman curled up on my coach with one of my combat boots, once long ago...I guess he got lonely while I was at work...

Glad somebody else likes Dobies.

I once found my Dobe curled up on the couch with one of my schoolbooks. He learned quickly that I did not approve of "mouth reading". He loved the comfort of the couch so much that I could never break him of that; just threw an old blanket over it for him to lay on when I left the house.

Charlie

sheepherder · 05-25-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ice

Glad somebody else likes Dobies....He loved the comfort of the couch so much that I could never break him of that; just threw an old blanket over it for him to lay on when I left the house.

I've owned, bred, raised, and rescued Dobermans since 1973; same with Weimaraners since 1991...they all have the run of the house, but counter surfing is frowned upon...(it's clean, but slippery)...I have one of each right now, plus a mutt Terrier...Old bedspreads on all my couches...and about a zillion toys all over the house...

Lots of great stories about Dobes & Weims over the years...

There's an old saying..."If you starve with a Doberman, the Doberman starves last"...

To get back on topic (sort of)...Were Luftwaffe holsters brown???

FNorm · 05-25-2009, 09:26 AM

Lessee: Black grips were only for the SS, and an SA proof means it was from the brown shirts???

As for Dobermans: I'm owned by two of them

FN

Don M · 05-25-2009, 01:29 PM

Let's see now......the seller:
1. can't spell Luftwaffe,
2. doesn't know the difference between the possessive and the plural,
3. knows nothing about the Luftwaffe, SS or Reichspost,
4. knows nothing about Lugers and
4. lives in Kalifornia.

But trust him!

Went Blakely · 05-26-2009, 01:17 AM

Hahaha hilarious thread

I should ask my postie friend if he can put in a request for pistol carrying 'just like the old times'

senorzee · 05-27-2009, 09:59 AM

Wow.....I just checked it out. Looks like the dude even varnished it to make it all shiny!

Not bad for a 1915, WWII holster. I guess they came varnished.

fg42 · 06-05-2009, 11:42 AM

The seller rates a a+ for originality in his descriptions. He would never be accused of plagiarism for copying his descriptions form reference books as he doesn't seem to have any reference books. For more examples look at his other Items for sale. The Items are rare and Interesting. Combat knife? Luger Holster? Body warmer? all with his imaginative descriptions. Bob

05-25-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Geez, When I went to work for USPS all they gave us was a little can of pepper spray. And told us how to roll up a magazine to use as a club against dog attacks. They got Lugers!!??? __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-25-2009, 01:29 PM	#10
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Let's see now......the seller: 1. can't spell Luftwaffe, 2. doesn't know the difference between the possessive and the plural, 3. knows nothing about the Luftwaffe, SS or Reichspost, 4. knows nothing about Lugers and 4. lives in Kalifornia. But trust him! __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

05-26-2009, 01:17 AM	#11
Went Blakely User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 231 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Hahaha hilarious thread I should ask my postie friend if he can put in a request for pistol carrying 'just like the old times' __________________ Went Blakely

05-24-2009, 09:00 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	So...Were the German mailmen supposed to feed the holster to the packs of roaming dogs??? That's understandable...I found my Doberman curled up on my coach with one of my combat boots, once long ago...I guess he got lonely while I was at work...

05-24-2009, 10:46 PM	#3
alterfritz User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 63 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I heard that many germans had more than 6 dogs and thats why revolvers were not good for mailmen and the Kaiser pressed for the development of an automatic pistol so the mailservice would not brake down completely But don't take my word for it, use the Googles

05-25-2009, 12:51 AM	#5
rolandtg User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 479 Thanks: 389 Thanked 265 Times in 114 Posts	The Germans take their Bundespost very seriously.

05-25-2009, 06:57 AM	#6
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	For some obscure reason, this thread reminded me of the "velodog" class of cheap revolver; specifically, one that was a combined revolver/knife/brass knuckle...It folded up so you could use the knuckle, or unfolded to use the revolver and/or knife...I always thought that was a really clever idea...just not for dogs!!!

05-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#9
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Lessee: Black grips were only for the SS, and an SA proof means it was from the brown shirts??? As for Dobermans: I'm owned by two of them FN

05-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#12
senorzee New User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow.....I just checked it out. Looks like the dude even varnished it to make it all shiny! Not bad for a 1915, WWII holster. I guess they came varnished.

06-05-2009, 11:42 AM	#13
fg42 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The seller rates a a+ for originality in his descriptions. He would never be accused of plagiarism for copying his descriptions form reference books as he doesn't seem to have any reference books. For more examples look at his other Items for sale. The Items are rare and Interesting. Combat knife? Luger Holster? Body warmer? all with his imaginative descriptions. Bob